Podcast Season 6
The Alternate Futures Podcast
The Alternate Futures podcast features interviews with indie science fiction creators where we discuss their work, the world, and anything in-between. while this mostly means authors, I’m open to indie science fiction creators using a wide range of media.
If you have any comments or would like to see me interview your favourite indie science fiction creator, feel free to contact me.
Episode Details and Links
6.51 Christopher Coates
Chris and I discuss his latest book, “Shattered Time”, which explores the consequences of time travel and trying to do good without understanding the complexity of the system you’re working in. We also delve into the potential of artificial intelligence in writing and publishing processes, and its impact on the scientific and historical fields.
As usual, there are also the Big Questions.
Books of his we discuss: Shattered Time
Listen to the episode here.
You can also listen to the podcast on these platforms:
If you’re on WordPress.com, you can find the podcast at alternatefuturespodcast.wordpress.com
Finally, you can follow my articles on science fiction, socio-technological issues, and futurism at alternatefutures.substack.com
6.52 M.G. Herron
Matt and I discuss the relaunch of his Gunn Files series and how he’s using Kickstarter to fund the project: The Gunn Files Kickstarter
For authors, we delve into many of the nuances of running a Kickstarter campaign including how to decide on tiers and choosing your target.
If you’re a fan of Men In Black-type stories, or the Dresden Files, why not check out his kickstarter?
As usual, there are also the Big Questions.
Books of his we discuss: The Gunn Files
Listen to the episode here.
You can also listen to the podcast on these platforms:
If you’re on WordPress.com, you can find the podcast at alternatefuturespodcast.wordpress.com
Finally, you can follow my articles on science fiction, socio-technological issues, and futurism at alternatefutures.substack.com.
6.53 Daniel Sayre
The superhero genre is alive and well in Becoming Glitch.
Daniel Sayre and I chat about his take on this diverse genre in relation to his debut novel Becoming Glitch. We also discuss running obstacle courses, the challenges of marketing, and moral boundaries as explored by stories about superhumans.
As usual, there are also the Big Questions.
Books of his we discuss: Becoming Glitch
Listen to the episode here.
You can also listen to the podcast on these platforms:
If you’re on WordPress.com, you can find the podcast at alternatefuturespodcast.wordpress.com
Finally, you can follow my articles on science fiction, socio-technological issues, and futurism at alternatefutures.substack.com.